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Kevin Bell

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Transport, logistics and infrastructure.

Position

Kevin is a partner in the transport, logistics and infrastructure practice and is highly experienced in advising on heavy and light rail franchise and concessions bids, franchise mobilisations and related statutory transfer schemes, rolling stock leasing and a variety of commercial and regulatory matters. He acts for a number of passenger rail operators and recently advised SNCF on its bid (with Stagecoach and Virgin) for the West Coast Partnership rail franchise and Transdev on its bids to operate and maintain the Luas light rail system in Dublin and the Greater Manchester Metrolink. Kevin has also acted for concession letting authorities and rolling stock manufacturers.

Member

Kevin is a member of the Steering Group of the Transport Forum of the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

London: Transport

Rail

Within: Rail

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP¬†¬†is a ‚Äėvery knowledgeable and experienced team which responds quickly‚Äô and is praised for its ‚Äėpro-active and reactive‚Äô relationship with its clients. It is experienced in the procurement of rolling stock and rolling stock contracts, rail franchising and IT matters, and is also noted for its light rail expertise. Notable work includes advising Govia on its bids for the South Eastern franchise, and for the West Midlands franchise, which included advising on rolling stock procurement. Advising Abellio on the new rolling stock aspects of its bid for the Wales and Borders franchise, and advising Arriva on the new rolling stock aspects of its bid for the Wales and Borders franchise were also key highlights, as was advising Transdev in relation to its bid to operate and maintain the Luas light rail system in Dublin. Transport, logistics and infrastructure head David Rewcastle‚Äôs ‚Äėability to know all aspects of rail arrangements is staggering‚Äô; rolling stock and infrastructure expert Paul Coleman¬†has ‚Äėvery good business and commercial sense‚Äô and franchising specialist¬†Kevin Bell‚Äôs ‚Äėattention to detail, personal commitment and positive approach to relationship management makes dealings easy productive and relevant‚Äô. Managing associates Will Bonas¬†and¬†David Millard¬†is also recommended.

North: Transport

Transport and shipping

Within: Transport and shipping

Thanks the firm‚Äôs ‚Äėdeep knowledge of the franchise process‚Äô, clients consider Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP¬†as the ‚Äėprimary adviser on train franchises in the region‚Äô. The ‚Äėexcellent‚Äô team ‚Äėhits well above its weight‚Äô and is led by David Rewcastle, who ‚Äėprovides a first-class service‚Äô. Other key areas of expertise within the rail industry include the procurement of new rolling stock, IT and rolling stock contracts, and light rail matters. In a recent highlight, Rewcastle advised Govia on its bid for the West Midlands franchises. In similar work, the ‚Äėexcellent‚Äô Paul Coleman, who specialises in rolling stock and infrastructure matters, assisted Govia with various rolling stock matters pertaining to its bid for the South Eastern franchise which included advice on the procurement process alongside leasing arrangements with the financier and long-term maintenance arrangements. The rail company SNCF instructed Kevin Bell¬†to advise on its joint venture arrangements with Stagecoach and Virgin with regards to its bid for the West Coast Partnership franchise. Managing associate David Millard¬†is another name to note. Network Rail Infrastructure is a client.

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